Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: A new paradigm in computing, quantum computing has the ability to solve computational problems that were previously considered impossible for classical computers. Optimization problems are fundamental to many disciplines, including operations research, finance, machine learning, and logistics; this article investigates how quantum computing methods can be used to solve these problems. In order to conduct calculations in a way that is radically distinct from classical computers, quantum computers utilize quantum mechanical phenomena like entanglement and superposition. Because of this, quantum algorithms might potentially achieve exponential speedups over classical algorithms for specific optimization tasks by simultaneously exploring large solution spaces. A number of well-known quantum algorithms have been reviewed in this abstract, including Grover's algorithm and quantum annealing methods created by D-Wave Systems, among others. These algorithms aim to solve a wide variety of optimization problems, such as scheduling issues, optimization of portfolios, and combinatorial optimization. Their computational complexity, theoretical foundations, and real-world applications on existing and future quantum hardware are covered in detail.
Source: Revista Infoacceso
Author: Prof. Sofia Lindgren
Language: English
Subfield: Artificial Intelligence
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220121590